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CV61 SWK

2011 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,741 mi
Last recorded86,741 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 SWK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 86,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 86,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 83,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 83,755 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 80,002 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 75,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded both N/S and O/S.

Fail 5 Sep 2022 75,687 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded both N/S and O/S.

Pass 8 Sep 2021 67,887 miles

Both N/S and O/S rear brake drum back plates are corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 63,007 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle beam corroded.

Fail 11 Sep 2020 63,007 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle beam corroded.

Pass 30 Aug 2019 57,484 miles

(outer) Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front (inner) Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 48,408 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 39,018 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 29,124 miles

Offside Front wheel slight bind

Pass 18 Sep 2015 20,407 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 11,475 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 11,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?

Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,909
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
84,341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,718
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,073
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,495
brake binding 15,456
Stop lamp not working 14,627
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CV61 SWK is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 44,021 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Alto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33,718 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV61 SWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Alto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 15 years old, this Suzuki Alto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CV61 SWK is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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